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Public high school
Archie Velile Senior Secondary School
Dimbaza, Eastern Cape
Archie Velile Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Dimbaza, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 149 learners and 29 educators, about 39.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 81.7% of its 186 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.7% of the school's 186 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 113 | 93 | 82.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 146 | 127 | 87.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 186 | 152 | 81.7% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 149 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 39.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200022 |
| Exam centre number | 4321004 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2643 Thembisa Extension,king William's Town,dimbaza,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 200, King Williamstown, 5671 |
| Town | Dimbaza |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Archie Velile Senior Secondary School
Is Archie Velile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Archie Velile Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Archie Velile Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Archie Velile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.7% of its 186 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 82.3%, 2024 87.0%.
How many learners are at Archie Velile Senior Secondary School?
1 149 learners and 29 educators (about 39.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Archie Velile Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200022. Its exam centre number is 4321004.
Where is Archie Velile Senior Secondary School?
2643 Thembisa Extension,king William's Town,dimbaza,5600. It is in Dimbaza, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 040 656 3142.
Schools near Archie Velile Senior Secondary School
Richard Varha Senior Secondary School
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59.7% matric 2025Ezikweni Junior Primary School
Pirie, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 372 m
Nomhle Junior Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.0 km
Dimbaza Central Secondary School
Dimbaza, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
75.0% matric 2025Kuyasa Senior Secondary School
Dimbaza, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
79.2% matric 2025Nyibiba Primary School
Dimbaza, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Metele Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.8 km
Mamata Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.